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Radiologic Technologist I

Radiologic Technologist I

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PAFayetteville, NC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description : SUMMARY

The Radiologic Tech I is responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Maximize utilization of x-ray services

  • Prepare patient and documentation for diagnostic testing
  • Obtain EMR charts and orders of x-rays to be done on patient
  • Take patient to x-ray room; make sure patient is properly dressed in gown, jewelry off, etc.
  • Flip out proper patient room flag indicating that x-rays have been completed
  • Ensure physician needs are met to increase resource utilization
  • Query physicians about their needs
  • Educate physicians concerning services provided

Ensure Customer Satisfaction

  • Perform diagnostic test
  • Position patient for x-rays to be taken; set correct technique to be used for procedure
  • Complete x-ray series and take patient back to room
  • Ensure film is developed; send to PACS for doctor review
  • Take all x-ray requests by other departments
  • Assist doctors in various duties when needed as assigned
  • Provide superior service to ensure customer satisfaction with patient / provider
  • Prepare and maintain the exam room, supplies, and equipment

  • Clean x-ray rooms daily, including tables, upright buckys, all knobs, chairs, stools, sink and counters
  • Change linens
  • Disinfect as needed
  • Refill soaps
  • Ensure exam rooms are clean and ready for each patient
  • Ensure all x-ray equipment is maintained and functioning properly
  • Order all needed supplies as assigned
  • Perform regular maintenance on x-ray equipment
  • Appointment Efficiency and Volume

  • Maximizing Volume and Appointment Efficiency through work-ins and communicating availability in schedule
  • Improvement process in Total completed exams vs Total In Complete exams
  • Perform administrative duties as directed

  • Answer phone and questions efficiently
  • Take messages and follow through when patients are finished
  • Make CDs for patients requesting their films to take to other facilities or for their personal use
  • Ensure that a release has been signed for patients requesting their x-rays
  • Prepare surgery lists for each doctor
  • Ensure doctors are satisfied with all films taken
  • Send films to hospital or SCP on day of surgery
  • Check daily for cancellations or add-ons as assigned
  • Assist in training personnel
  • Keep up-to-date on state regulations for safety and equipment, including state regulation policy manual.
  • Mail back all outside films that patients leave here
  • Work at satellite clinics as assigned
  • Timeliness for charge entry, imaging 24 hour turnaround time
  • Accuracy of charge entry, checking edits
  • Requirements :

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • One year of experience preferred
  • Graduation from a Certified Radiologic Technology program
  • CRT and ARRT Certification
  • Current BCLS certification
  • Ability to conduct quality control studies
  • Ability to use computerized radiologic equipment
  • Ability to operate a computer for recordkeeping purposes
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients and staff
  • PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Strong interpersonal abilities
  • Excellent telephone skills and etiquette
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
  • Use and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • Service orientation
  • Ability to relate sensitively to patients needs
  • Well organized
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